I was not always the very best student that I could be when I was in high school, and certainly not when I was in middle school, Obama said, speaking at Benjamin Banneker Academic High School.

I did not love every class I took. I wasnt always paying attention the way I should have, Obama said. I remember when I was in 8th grade I had to take a class called ethics. Now, ethics is about right and wrong, but if youd ask me what my favorite subject was back in 8th grade, it was basketball. I dont think ethics would have made it on the list.

Was this speech read off the teleprompter? If they actually typed out those words and had time to review them yet saw nothing wrong with a US President telling kids he wasn't such a great student.....wow.

What a terrible message to send to kids. It'll inspire the kids alright; to do poorly in school. Way to go O.

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